iLan S. Epstein
(425) 244-9992
iLan@MentalFabrications.com
EDUCATION:
2002-2005 The Ohio State University: GPA 3.81 Columbus, OH
BFA in Glass, June 2005
 Graduated Magna Cum Laude with distinction
Maintained Dean’s List status throughout enrollment
2000-2002 Art Institute of Pittsburgh (AIP): GPA 3.7 Pittsburgh, PA
A.S. Industrial Design Technology, Sept. 2002
Received Dean’s Award for academic achievement
Two sculptures chosen to represent AIP in the school showcase
EXHIBITIONS:
Nov 2007 Convergence Seattle, WA
Viscosity Studio and Gallery
July 2007 Middleground Seattle, WA
Blank Space Gallery
May 2007 PRATT Fine Arts CenterAnnual Jurried Auction Seattle, WA
PRATT Fine Arts Center
March 2007 Contemporary Glass: The artists of SiO2 Mobile Gallery@Blink Boulder, CO
Blink Gallery
October 2006 Pilchuck Annual Juried Auction Seattle, WA
The Westin Hotel
June-August 2006 Annual Pilchuck Staff Exhibition Camano Island, WA
History of the World Fine Art Gallery
May-June 2006 “Midwest Meltdown” Summer Tour Midwestern USA
SiO2 Mobile Gallery, based in Boulder, CO
October 2005 Pilchuck Annual Juried Auction Seattle, WA
The Westin Hotel
May 2005 Natural Selection (Solo BFA Show) Columbus, OH
Clean Space Gallery, The Ohio State Universtiy
April 2005 Annual Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition Columbus, OH
Hopkins Hall Gallery, The Ohio State University
December 2004 Sullivant Hall Glass Exhibition Columbus, OH
Sullivant Hall Gallery, The Ohio State University
December 2004 Quarterly Art and Technology show Columbus, OHSilver Images Gallery, Haskett Hall, The Ohio State University
July 2004-2005 Annual Lancaster Art Exhibition Lancaster, OH
Renaissance Tattoos and Fine Art Gallery
June 2004 Glass Art and Light Exposition Columbus, OH
Exposures Gallery, Student Union, The Ohio State University
April 2004 Annual Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition Columbus, OH
Hopkins Hall Gallery, The Ohio State University
2003-2004 “Specify Glass” Juried Art Exhibition Columbus, OH
James Cancer Center Gallery, The Ohio State University
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
January-March 2004 The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Teaching Assistant
Helped instruct beginning glassblowing class (Art 330) during the winter quarter
Answered student queries, aided in demonstrations and provided support for the instructor
April-June 2002 Henderson Design and Productions Pittsburgh, PA Assistant Makeup Artist
One of five students chosen from AIP to apply makeup for the movie: “Max Magician and the  Legend of the Rings”
Responsible for casting 136 prosthetic elf ears and working with Principal Makeup Artists and actors to apply them as well as numerous realistic scars and wounds
March 2001 PennDOT Pittsburgh, PA
Makeup Artist
Applied make-up and staged actors in a mock car accident to increase awareness of seatbelt safety
Singly chosen by professor as part of a three-person team
Summer 1999 Beachwood City Schools Beachwood, OH
Mural Artist
Designed original artwork murals in accordance with clients’ needs, provided clients with frequent preliminary sketches until final sketch approval
Suggested appropriate project budget and completed all work within budget limits
Completed murals within designated time limits
AWARDS/GRANTS:
2005 Denman Undergraduate Research Forum Ohio State University
Awarded $500 for second place - based on the presentation of my research
2005 Undergraduate Student Government Academic Grant Ohio State University
Awarded $500 for travel and materials for a workshop at Pilchuck Glass School
2005 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities Ohio State University
One of only 103 students to be nominated by Ohio State University for inclusion in the 2005 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
2005 Award for Excellence in Scholarship Ohio State University
Selected as one of only 248 students chosen for this, the highest general honor given to undergraduate students in the Colleges of the Arts and Sciences
2005 Partner Scholarship Ohio State University and Pilchuck Glass School
Awarded full scholarship ($3000) to attend a workshop at Pilchuck Glass School
2004 Honors Undergraduate Research Grant Ohio State University
Awarded $1,500 to design and create sculptures for BFA show
2004 Fergis Gilmore/ Overseas Matching Travel Grants Ohio State University
Awarded $950 to attend international glass workshop in Turkey by Pamina Traylor and Eddie Bernard
2003-2005 Campus Scholarship Ohio State University
Awarded $650 annually for academic achievement
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2007-Current Debora Moore Seattle, WA
Studio Assistant
Responsible for digital organization of works, invoice creation, gallery correspondence, as well as powerpoint development.
2006-Current SmartParts Paintball Co. Loyalhanna, PA
Flash Programmer
Responsible for the timely delivery of coded material using Actionscript 2.0, object-oriented-scripting, and interaction with web services for database integration.
Required to work closely with designers - interpreting their designs into interactive flash content.
2006 & 2007 Pilchuck Glass School Stanwood, WA
Librarian
Hot Shop Technician
Responsible for the upkeep of equipment in the Library and for the digital documentation of the sessions
Responsible for the supervision, upkeep, and maintenance of equipment in the hot shop and for assisting classes with their hot shop needs.
2006-Current Randy Walker, Scott Benefield, Rik Allen Washington
Glassblowing assistant
Responsible for assisting Randy, Scott, and Rik in the hotshop
2005-Current Pilchuck Glass School Stanwood, WA
Video library - database manager
Responsible for the design, setup, construction, implementation, and documentation of an interactive and searchable digital video library for Pilchuck Glass School
2005 Pilchuck Glass School Seattle, WA
Systems Administrator Assistant
Responsible for production of bid-forms for 2005 fundraising auction
Created the powerpoint presentation for display at the auction
2005 Pilchuck Glass School Seattle, WA
Kitchen Assistant
Responsible for basic food preparation, stocking and storing of deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area
2004 The Ohio State University Geology Department Columbus, OH
Assistant to the Building Technician
Responsible for vehicle maintenance for the Ohio State Geology Department
Assisted building technician in building maintenance and department inventory
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:
May 2005 Pilchuck Glass School Seattle, WA
Attended a 2½ week goblet workshop instructed by Jim Mongrain
August 2004 The Glass Furnace Istanbul, Turkey
Attended 2 week workshop instructed by Pamina Traylor and Eddie Bernard
COLLECTIONS:
2005 Wexner Center for the Arts Columbus, OH
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:
2003-current National Society of Collegiate Scholars Columbus, OH
Inducted for academic excellence, volunteering, and leadership experience
2002-current National Vocational-Technical Honor Society Pittsburgh, PA
Inducted for academic excellence and leadership skills
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES:
Computer Software
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, FormZ, CAD
Metal, Woodworking, and Machinery Experience
Proficient in all basic metal and woodworking tools
MIG, TIG, Flux-core, Oxy-Acetylene, and Stick welding
Plasma-Arc and Oxy-Acetylene cutting
CNC routing and Milling
Forklift Operation
Glass Studio Maintenance
Mixing castable and casting doors for glory holes and furnaces
Construction/repairs of glory holes and annealing ovens
Equipment design and fabrication
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